Pamlico

Explore the history of the Pamlico, a schooner presumed lost in Lake Michigan in 1875, highlighting the challenges of maritime navigation in the 19th century.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Pamlico
  • Type: Schooner
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  • Location: Lake Michigan

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Schooner

Description

The Pamlico was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and builder are not readily available. Schooners were commonly used during this period for transporting various cargoes across the lakes.

History

In 1875, the Pamlico was presumed lost on Lake Michigan. Specific details regarding the circumstances of its loss, including the exact date, location, and cause, are not documented in the available sources. The lack of information suggests that the incident may not have been widely reported at the time.

Significant Incidents

  • The Pamlico was presumed lost in 1875 on Lake Michigan.

Final Disposition

The Pamlico was presumed lost on Lake Michigan in 1875. No further details are available regarding salvage efforts or the vessel’s ultimate fate.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Nil

Resources & Links

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The presumed loss of the Pamlico in 1875 highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. The lack of detailed information underscores the difficulties in documenting and preserving the histories of many such vessels from this era.

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